ABOUT TERRACARDIO®

TERRACARDIO® is a simple once a day patent-protected natural supplement containing a combination of three specifically selected strains of Lactobacillus plantarum (CECT 7527, 7528 and 7529). This probiotic has beneficial properties for cholesterol metabolism by acting on both dietary and endogenous cholesterol.

What is a Probiotic?

Probiotics are live micro-organisms which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.

If you are looking to complement diet and lifestyle measures to support cholesterol health, TERRACARDIO® may be a suitable option for you.

Cautions: This product is intended for adults 18 years of age or older. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are advised to consult with their healthcare practitioner prior to using this product

Storage: Store at room temperature

Safety and drug interactions: Don’t exceed the recommended daily dose. If you are taking cholesterol medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Food Supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. It is not recommended the use of the product in case of hypersensitivity to any of the components. The intake of probiotics is not recommended for individuals who are severely immunocompromised or immunosuppressed. For other conditions, please consult your health care practitioner.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Bile salts are necessary for the digestion of fats from the diet. They are efficiently recycled in the body under normal conditions through a process called Enterohepatic Circulation.

During the first part of this process, bile salts are made in the liver using cholesterol from the blood. They are then released into the small intestine during digestion. One of the main functions of bile salts are to assist in the absorption of cholesterol, fats and fat soluble vitamins. Up to 95% of bile salts are normally carried back to the liver for re-use by the body.

Based on scientific research, the three exclusive strains of Lactobacillus plantarum found in TERRACARDIO® were selected to assist in modifying this process. The enzymes from the Lactobacilli have been shown to promote the breakdown of the bile salts in the body. Once broken down, bile salts are not available for re-use by the body and are then removed. To replace the lost bile salts, the liver then uses cholesterol from the blood to make new bile salts and as a result, blood cholesterol levels are reduced.

TERRACARDIO® is able to ferment the fibres normally found in the diet to produce short chain fatty acids, such as propionic acid and butyric acid, which have known anti-inflammatory and hypocholesterolemic activity by inhibiting its synthesis in the liver.

TERRACARDIO® has demonstrated effectiveness at reducing both Total Cholesterol and LDL-Cholesterol by 13.6% and 14.3%, respectively

MANUFACTURING

TERRACARDIO® formula is produced and manufactured under GMP conditions. The product is available in freeze-dried form.

Its use in an edible product, as a probiotic or a therapeutic agent (claims 3-4, 9-14)

Its use cardiovascular disorders and hypercholesterolemia (claims 5 & 6)

Its use combined with statins (claim 7)

Each of the strains in the formula per se (claim 15)

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Cardiovascular diseases refer to a group of disorders that relate to the heart and blood vessels.

These may include:1) Coronary Heart Disease: Disease of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle2) Cerebrovascular Disease: Disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain3) Peripheral Arterial Disease: Disease of the blood vessels supplying the arms and legs4) Rheumatic Heart Disease: Damage to the heart muscle and heart valves from rheumatic fever, caused by streptococcal bacteria5) Congenital Heart Disease: Malformations of heart structure existing at birth6) Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Blood clots in the leg veins which can dislodge and move to the heart and lungs

Heart attacks and strokes are usually acute events mainly caused by a blockage that prevents blood from flowing to the heart or brain. The most common reason for this is a build-up of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the blood vessels that supply the heart or brain.

Cardiovascular diseases can be considered an epidemic in developed countries (World Health Organization: Cardiovascular disease profile, 2005). Their prevalence makes it the primary cause of death in the world, especially in western countries (NCHS, 2007; British Heart Foundation Health Promotion Research Group, 2005).

Having high levels of cholesterol in the blood is the main risk factor for any form of cardiovascular disease. One of the major drawbacks of having a high cholesterol level is that other risk factors, such as hypertension or smoking, do not merely add to the risk, but multiply it.

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance which is essential to our health and well-being. In our body, cholesterol originates from two different sources: approximately 20% is from the diet and 80% is produced in the body by the liver. Some of its functions are to repair blood vessels, create cell membranes, vitamin D using sunlight, hormones, etc.

Cholesterol is carried through the bloodstream by lipoproteins in two different forms: LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. Cholesterol becomes a risk factor when LDL cholesterol (also known as “bad cholesterol”) levels rise too high.

What Causes High Cholesterol Levels?

High cholesterol levels can be caused by both exogenous and/or endogenous factors:

Risks of High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and stroke. According to results from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) the percentage of Canadians with unhealthy levels of total cholesterol is 57% in 40 to 59 year olds and 44% in 60 to 79 year olds.

The percentage of Canadians with unhealthy LDL (bad) cholesterol levels is 12% in 20 to 39 year olds and 40% in 40 to 59 year olds. This number decreased in older adults where 26% of 60 to 79 year olds had unhealthy LDL cholesterol levels.

High cholesterol increases the risk of atherosclerosis (narrowing of the arteries), heart attack and stroke.

Healthy State: LDL circulates in the bloodstream carrying cholesterol to the cells of the body and repairing any damage to the blood vessels.

High Cholesterol:If LDL levels get too high, cholesterol can deposit in the arteries forming a plaque which gradually grows bigger and bigger

Disease State: Plaque growth eventually restricts the flow of blood. Blood pressure increases and there is a high risk of rupture, heart attack and stroke.

Source: www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-625-x/2012001/article/11732-eng.htm

CLINICAL TRIALS

Cholesterol-lowering efficacy of Lactobacillus plantarum

Previous studies have indicated that supplementation with probiotic bacteria may improve lipid metabolism. A study was aimed at investigating the effects of a mixture of three strains of Lactobacillus plantarum (CECT 7527, CECT 7528 and CECT 7529) on cholesterol lowering efficacy in hypercholesterolaemic patients.

A total of sixty volunteers (thirty participants in the placebo group and thirty counterparts in the L. plantarum group), aged 18–65 years old, participated in a controlled, randomized, double-blind trial. The study group received one capsule daily containing 1.2 x 109 CFU of Lactobacillus strains in a unique dose; the placebo group consumed the same product without bacteria for 12 weeks.

A significant reduction of 13.6% in plasma total cholesterol (TC) levels was observed after 12 weeks of consumption in the L. plantarum group when compared with the placebo group. The lipidic outcomes were also analysed based on TC values at baseline: low initial values (LIV, 2000–2500 mg/l) v. high initial values (HIV, 2510–3000 mg/l). In the HIV group, the L. plantarum treatment showed a reduction after 12 weeks of consumption compared with the placebo group in TC, LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) and oxidised LDL-C (17.4, 17.6 and 15.6 %, respectively). In the LIV, the L. plantarum treatment only showed a reduction after 12 weeks of consumption when compared with the placebo group in TC (9.4 %).

The present results showed that the biofunctionality of L. plantarum (CECT 7527, CECT 7528 and CECT 7529) is proportional to the cardiovascular risk of the patient, having a better effect in patients with higher levels of cholesterol.

PATIENT RESOURCES

Cholesterol Metabolism

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONS

What is TERRACARDIO®? TERRACARDIO® is a patent-protected probiotic formula combining three different strains of Lactobacillus plantarum (CECT 7527, 7528 and 7529) protected by patent WO 2011/042333. This probiotic has beneficial properties for cholesterol metabolism by acting on both dietary and endogenous cholesterol.

What benefits can I expect from TERRACARDIO®? TERRACARDIO® aims to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood through the reduction of the enterohepatic circulation of bile salts as well as reducing the bioavailability of cholesterol from the diet. This in turn reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and/or stroke.

When do I start to see results? For best results, it is recommended that TERRACARDIO® be taken daily for at least three months

Why can’t I get the same results from a standard, daily multivitamin? Standard daily multivitamins have a low effect on blood cholesterol and only affect dietary cholesterol. TERRACARDIO® affects enterohepatic cholesterol as well as dietary cholesterol. It reduces systemic inflammation markers, positively affecting cardiovascular health, and produces SCFAs, yielding further beneficial effects.

How different is TERRACARDIO® from other cholesterol reducing products? Many cholesterol reducing products focus on tackling endogenous cholesterol. TERRACARDIO® focuses on lowering both endogenous and exogenous cholesterol. There are also no reported side effects when taking TERRACARDIO®. It not only works against plasmatic cholesterol but also against LDL and oxidized LDL, the main risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Has TERRACARDIO® been clinically tested? Yes TERRACARDIO®’s effectiveness has been proven through a clinical study in which 60 volunteers aged 18-65 with total serum cholesterol levels of over 200mg/dl participated. They received one capsule of TERRACARDIO® everyday for 12 weeks and showed a decrease in total cholesterol levels of 12% on average. Furthermore, an extremely important reduction in LDL cholesterol of 10% was observed.

TAKING TERRACARDIO® QUESTIONS

What is the Recommended Use? Source of Probiotics

How many tablets do I take in a day? One capsule per day

Should I take TERRACARDIO® with food? Yes, TERRACARDIO® can be taken with food.

Can I take TERRACARDIO® with my vitamins? Yes, TERRACARDIO® can be taken alongside your vitamins.

Can children take TERRACARDIO®? No, TERRACARDIO® is recommended for individuals 18 years of age and older

Are there any known side effects with the use of TERRACARDIO®? TERRACARDIO® has no known side effects

Does TERRACARDIO® interact with any drugs that I may be taking? If you are taking cholesterol medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking TERRACARDIO®.

PURCHASING QUESTIONS

Can I order TERRACARDIO® online or over the phone? Yes, TERRACARDIO® can be purchased clicking the BUY NOW button above or by calling +1 905 286 9111.

Is TERRACARDIO® available in stores? No, TERRACARDIO® is not available in stores. It is available for purchase online or by calling 1-905-5286-9111.

Do I need a prescription to purchase TERRACARDIO®? No, TERRACARDIO® is available as an OTC nutritional supplement.

How much does TERRACARDIO® Cost? One box of TERRACARDIO® (30 capsules) costs $30.00

How do I pay for TERRACARDIO®? We accept all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard) including PayPal

How long would it take for the product to reach me? Orders will be processed the same day they are received and will be sent through Canada Post. Please allow 3 to 5 business days depending on your location.

Will my personal information remain private after I order TERRACARDIO®? Yes, the information you provide to us will remain private and will never be shared. We will not share your email address, phone number or any personal data.